is it too early to make the florals for spring joke

ALSO INSIDE: new fabulous collections from Dynamite and Lioness, resources to shop small + women-owned, and more

Did I say I wasn’t going to write a newsletter this week? I did! But has literally everything not gone to plan recently? Also yes… but at least this is a very fun adjustment! I don’t like the weeks that I don’t get to gab with y’all.

I fear this week was an exceptional one on Vestiaire Collective for me – I will not be mad if you want to scroll right to the thrift section!

And I also had to make sure that everyone was aware of the Abercrombie spring sale!! 15-30% off, as we know, is a bit higher than they usually do for a sale, so this is very exciting. Here are some of my picks from the sale (made on

Zeen

ofc).

Macrame Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mule Sandals • Cotton-Blend Seamless Fabric Halter Bodysuit • The A&F Madeline Textural Crew Sweater Tee • The A&F Mara High-Neck Vest Mini Dress • Linen-Blend Apron Mini Dress • High Rise Dad Short • Linen-Blend Vest • Draped Twist Top • Vegan Suede Tote Bag • Collage Created on Zeen

Some stand-outs for me:

• I am absolutely loving that brown linen vest situation ($35), I think I have no choice but to snag.

• That vegan suede white tote bag ($68) in this, one of suede’s biggest years in recent memory… need I say more.

• I fear this is trad-wifey of me (but also mad that that’s even a concern of mine because we should be free to wear whatever we want!!) but I really like the denim button-up dress ($63) too…

Dropping my full list right here, and I will probably keep adding to it over the weekend!

ONE MORE THING: I am actually not buying anything and partaking (as much as I possibly can) in the economic blackout today – so definitely feel free to save this one for later if you are too. In keeping with the mission of the blackout today, though, I did want to share this list of women-owned products/businesses and this list of merch where all the proceeds go directly to a good cause. Because where we put our dollars counts!

And now, onto more good stuff…

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B.N.W.T.

1. Simona Scoop Maxi Dress from Dynamite, $70

Ok, wow, so I was completely sleeping on Dynamite and their new “On Core” collection…

2. Shirred Flyaway Shirt from Dynamite, $60

Like hello??? Love the structure here.

3. Logo Tote Bag from Gap, $39 (sale – 30% more off with code GREAT)

I 100% understand this might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I really, really like it! Zac Posen, the branding genius you are…

4. Shadow Side Square Sunglasses from Free People, $25

These feel like the sunglasses version of the chunky blue light glasses trend of 2024!

5. Cherry Cola Lighter by Canna Style, $25

Had to include because if someone whipped this out at a party, I would want to be their friend IMMEDIATELY.

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Get Thrifty

1. Acne Studios Mini Short from Vestiaire Collective, Size 6 (38 EU), $51

Guys, idk what happened to me, I am just so in on the micro shorts trend all of a sudden.

2. Sporty & Rich Sweatshirt from Vestiaire Collective, Size L, $74

Because sweater season isn’t over yet, and it may as well go out in a Sporty & Rich sweatshirt for under $100!

3. Kenzo Tigre Espadrilles from Vestiaire Collective, Size 6.5 (37 EU), $80

I predict bright sneakers ain’t going anywhere this summer…

4. & Other Stories Sheer Shirt from Vestiaire Collective, Size S, $40

You all know how I feel about a sheer shirt AND & Other Stories <3

5. Ralph Lauren Button Down Shirt from Vestiaire Collective, Size L, $37

Do y’all see the St. Patty’s Day vision here…

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Shop Small 4 Ever

1. Bean Necklace from House of Niza, $50

I think this is a cool riff off of the Heaven Mayhem Julia necklace that isn’t just a copy-paste – and it comes in gold, too.

2. Multi Stone Sterling Silver Handmade Ring from Annoushe Jewelry, $86

Yep, still a total sucker for an irregular gem stone pattern!

3. Tiny Snack Bowl from Relish, $11

I just realized I think this is meant for babies… but oh well, I would still 1000% use lol

4. Mini Pool Table Ring Dish from A Simple Knead, $74

This ring dish has no business being this damn cute.

4. License Plate Frame from Gifts And Vibes, $22

Unfortunately, I laughed all the way out loud at this one.

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More Fun Stuff

The Benable list of the week is… the Feb Etsy finds list because I put even more goodies on there :)

• Some Subtack reads I loved this week include:

  • this very wise piece on journaling by

    Amni Raihan
    over on
    ★culture vulture★

  • your March 2025 book releases preview from

    Marta Carvalho
    of
    Litulla
    !!!

  • this piece from

    Marissa
    of
    missabowbissa
    about not wanting to be part of the trad-wife movement but also be true to yourself and your style (see mini crash out earlier, I am also really stumped on this!)

• Ooooooo I am really like the new Lioness drop, L’Espirit.

• Wow wow wow, I want one!

• A little lol for your consideration as we head into Oscar weekend.

• You guys, I literally forgot to share my referral code for the Selleb app (which I am have the MOST fun on) last week 🤦‍♀️ here’s the link and the code is UUCR5N.

• Last week’s most clicked links were:

  • The NYT article on 25 shoes and bags that transformed fashion! (gift link)

  • This piece on NYFW style from

    The RealReal

  • The hand-blown pink and orange sunset-y wine glasses

That’s all for now! Maybe next week, we’ll have to do an ATSC on all the red carpet looks we’re about to get 👀👀